Open Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

open

verb

快速理解

What does "Open" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Open"?

「open」作為動詞,核心概念是使某物從封閉、關閉或限制的狀態轉變為可進入、可使用或可看見的狀態。

  1. 1

    開啟實體物件

    EN: to move something so that it is no longer closed

    翻譯: 使某物不再處於關閉狀態,例如打開門、窗、盒子或容器。

  2. 2

    開始營運或活動

    EN: to start business, an event, or an activity

    翻譯: 使商店、會議、活動或服務開始運作或進行。

  3. 3

    展開或攤開

    EN: to spread out or unfold something

    翻譯: 將摺疊、捲起或緊閉的東西展開,例如打開地圖、書本或雙手。

  4. 4

    開通存取權限

    EN: to make something available or accessible

    翻譯: 使通道、路線、帳戶或權限變得可用,例如開通帳號、開路或開放權限。

小提醒:注意「open」與「turn on」的區別。「open」多用於有門、蓋、封口的實體物件(門、窗、書),而「turn on」用於啟動需要電力或能源的設備(燈、電腦、水龍頭)。

發音(How to Pronounce "Open" in English

How to pronounce "Open" in English?"Open" US vs UK pronunciation

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Open" from YouTube Videos

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Open"?How does "Open" change by context?

1. to move something so that it is no longer closed

打開,開啟(某物)

Can you open the window?

你可以打開窗戶嗎?

She opened the door for the guests.

她為客人們開了門。

He opened the book to the first page.

他把書翻到第一頁。

2. to start or begin something (like a business, meeting, or event)

開設,開辦;開始(如生意、會議、活動)

They plan to open a new restaurant next month.

他們計劃下個月開一家新餐廳。

The chairman opened the conference with a short speech.

主席以簡短的演講為會議揭開序幕。

The store opens at 9 AM every day.

這家商店每天早上九點開門營業。

3. to make something available or accessible

開放;使可用,使可進入

The government decided to open the park to the public.

政府決定將公園對公眾開放。

This new road will open up the remote area to tourism.

這條新道路將為這個偏遠地區開啟旅遊業。

The software update opens new possibilities for users.

這次軟體更新為用戶開啟了新的可能性。

4. to spread out or unfold

展開,攤開

Open the map so we can see the whole route.

把地圖攤開,這樣我們才能看到整條路線。

The flower buds will open in the morning sun.

花苞將在晨光中綻放。

He opened his arms to welcome her.

他張開雙臂歡迎她。

5. to start using a computer file or program

開啟,打開(電腦檔案或程式)

Double-click the icon to open the application.

雙擊圖示以開啟應用程式。

I can't open this document; the file might be corrupted.

我無法開啟這份文件,檔案可能損壞了。

Open your browser and go to the website.

打開你的瀏覽器並前往該網站。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Open"?How to make natural sentences with "Open"?
PatternMeaningExample
open + noun (object)打開(某物)Please open the window. (請打開窗戶。)
open + up敞開心扉;開放He finally opened up about his feelings. (他終於敞開心扉談論他的感受。)
open + for + noun (business/event)(為…)開業/開幕The new store opens for business tomorrow. (新店明天開業。)
open + with + noun以…開場/開始The meeting will open with a speech. (會議將以一場演說開始。)
open + into/onto + noun通往…;面向…This door opens onto the garden. (這扇門通往花園。)
open + (something) + for + someone為(某人)打開(某物)Could you open the jar for me? (你可以幫我打開這個罐子嗎?)
open + (something) + with + tool用(工具)打開(某物)She opened the can with a knife. (她用刀打開了罐頭。)

用法說明

How is "Open" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Open"?

open doing vs open to doing

  • open doing 這種結構在標準英語中並不正確。動詞 "open" 後面不能直接接動名詞 (V-ing) 來表示「願意做某事」。
  • 正確表達「願意考慮或接受某事」的片語是 open to something,其中 "to" 是介系詞,後面接名詞或動名詞 (V-ing)。
  • 若要表示「願意做某個動作」,可以使用 open to + V-ing 或更明確的結構,如 willing to + 動詞原形would be open to + V-ing。 EN: She is open to discussing new proposals. 翻譯: 她願意討論新的提案。

EN:He is open to changing his schedule.

翻譯:他願意調整他的行程。

總結建議

建議統一使用 "open to + 名詞/V-ing" 來表達「願意接受或考慮」的抽象意願,而避免使用 "open doing" 或 "open to do" 的結構。

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Open" and similar words?How to choose "Open" vs alternatives?

open vs unfold

「open」通常指打開有開口或封閉結構的物體(如門、窗、盒子),而「unfold」則指將摺疊或捲起的東西攤開(如地圖、紙張、布料)。

open vs launch

「open」指使某物開始運作或可供使用(如商店開門、檔案開啟),而「launch」則強調正式、公開地開始一項新計畫、產品或服務(如發射火箭、推出應用程式)。

open vs reveal

「open」側重於物理上的開啟動作或使某事物可被接觸,而「reveal」則強調揭露、展示原本隱藏或未知的資訊、真相或實體。

口語用法

How is "Open" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Open"?

引述

在轉述他人話語或想法時,常用 "open" 來引述一個提議或可能性。 EN: He was like, "Why don't we just open a new branch?" 翻譯: 他當時說:「我們何不直接開一家新分店?」

EN:She was all, "I'm thinking of opening up about it."

翻譯:她整個就是說:「我在考慮把這件事說出來。」

語氣強調

在口語中,會拉長或加重 "open" 的發音,以強調開放、坦誠或無限制的狀態。 EN: I'm telling you, my schedule is wide o-pen tomorrow. 翻譯: 我跟你說,我明天的行程「空——得——很」。

EN:You need to keep an o-pen mind about this.

翻譯:你對這件事必須保持「開——放」的心態。

停頓填充

在思考或組織語句時,有時會用 "open" 相關的短語作為填充詞,尤其是討論計劃或選項時。 EN: So, the plan is to... open a... maybe a café? 翻譯: 所以,計劃是要…開一間…也許是咖啡廳?

EN:Well, we could... you know... open the floor for questions.

翻譯:嗯,我們可以…那個…開放提問。

正式寫作注意:上述口語用法(如戲劇性引述、發音強調、停頓填充)通常不適用於正式書面報告、學術論文或商業提案中。在正式文體中,應直接、明確地使用 "open" 及其相關短語,避免模仿口語節奏或填充詞。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Open"?What fixed phrases with "Open" should I remember?

open up

phrasal verb

打開;開放;敞開心扉;開業

open the door

verb + noun

開門;創造機會

open an account

verb + noun

開立帳戶

open fire

verb + noun

開火

open your eyes

verb + possessive + noun

睜開眼睛;看清事實

open for business

adjective phrase

開業中;準備好開始營運

open a meeting

verb + noun

開始會議

wide open

adjective phrase

大開的;完全開放的;勝負難料的

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Open"?Which "Open" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×I opened the light.

I turned on the light.

在英文中,'open' 用於打開實體物品(如門、窗、盒子),而電器或設備的開啟(如燈、電視、電腦)應使用 'turn on' 或 'switch on'。

×The shop opens from 9 AM.

The shop opens at 9 AM.

描述商店在特定時間點『開始營業』,應使用 'opens at + 時間點'。'from' 通常用於表示一個持續的時間段,例如 'The shop is open from 9 AM to 6 PM.'。

×Can you open the computer?

Can you turn on the computer?

與電燈類似,啟動電子設備(如電腦、手機)應使用 'turn on' 或 'boot up'。'Open the computer' 聽起來像是要拆開電腦的外殼。

×She opened her homework.

She started/began her homework.

'Open' 主要用於打開一個封閉的物體或容器。『開始做』一項活動或任務(如作業、專案、會議)應使用 'start', 'begin', 或 'get started on'。

×I will open a party next week.

I will host/have/throw a party next week.

舉辦或主辦一個活動(如派對、會議、比賽)應使用 'host', 'have', 'throw' (用於非正式派對) 或 'organize'。'Open' 不能用於此語境。

×This door is not opened.

This door is not open. / This door is closed.

描述門的狀態是『開著的』,形容詞是 'open'。'Opened' 是動詞 'open' 的過去分詞,通常用於被動語態或完成時態,強調『被打開』的動作,而非狀態。描述『關著的』狀態應直接用 'closed'。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Open"?What are tense/participle forms of "Open"?
opens(3rd_singular)opening(present_participle)opened(past)opened(past_participle)
open 在英語中是什麼意思?